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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 382.81 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 382.81 and 179.27 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 382.81 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/382.81 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 382.81 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 68,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,623.99/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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