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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 382.50 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 382.50 and 178.88 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 382.50 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/382.50 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 382.50 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 68,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,421.60/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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