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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 382 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 382 and 178.72 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 382 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/382 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 382 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 68,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.04/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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