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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 382.50 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 382.50 and 178.76 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 382.50 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/382.50 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 382.50 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 68,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373.79/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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