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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 383 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 383 and 179.52 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 383 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/383 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 383 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 68,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,756.16/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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