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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 382.65 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 382.65 and 179.16 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 382.65 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/382.65 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 382.65 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 68,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,556.12/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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