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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 382.91 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 382.91 and 179.27 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 382.91 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/382.91 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 382.91 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 68,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.46/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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