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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 382.74 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 382.74 and 179.13 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 382.74 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/382.74 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 382.74 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 68,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560.22/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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