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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 382.23 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 382.23 and 178.83 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 382.23 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/382.23 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 382.23 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 68,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,354.19/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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