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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.39, 382.53 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.39, 382.53 and 179.20 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.39 : 382.53 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.39/382.53 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.39x = 382.53 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.39x = 68,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,549.38/277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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