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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.74 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.74 and 179.16 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.74 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.74 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.74 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 68,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,571.70/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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