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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 382.89 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 382.89 and 179.40 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 382.89 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/382.89 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 382.89 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 68,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,690.47/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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