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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 383.04 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 383.04 and 179.24 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 383.04 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/383.04 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 383.04 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 68,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,655.19/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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