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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.47 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.47 and 179.56 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.47 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.47 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.47 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 74,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,601.79/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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