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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 382.73 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 382.73 and 179.01 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 382.73 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/382.73 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 382.73 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 68,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.60/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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