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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 381.96 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 381.96 and 178.70 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 381.96 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/381.96 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 381.96 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 68,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,254.34/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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