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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.54, 382.91 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.54, 382.91 and 179.38 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.54 : 382.91 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.54/382.91 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.54x = 382.91 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.54x = 68,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,685.98/277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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