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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.58 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.58 and 179.79 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.58 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.58 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.58 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 74,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716.23/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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