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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.35 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.35 and 179.70 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.35 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.35 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.35 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 74,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638.40/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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