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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 383.12 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 383.12 and 179.34 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 383.12 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/383.12 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 383.12 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 68,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,707.08/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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