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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 414.96 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 414.96 and 179.48 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 414.96 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/414.96 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 414.96 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 74,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477.02/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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