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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382.40 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382.40 and 179.04 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382.40 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382.40 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382.40 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 68,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464.90/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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