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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 382.22 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 382.22 and 178.82 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 382.22 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/382.22 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 382.22 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 68,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,348.58/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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