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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 382.70 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 382.70 and 179.09 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 382.70 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/382.70 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 382.70 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 68,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,534.93/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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