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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 382.95 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 382.95 and 179.43 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 382.95 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/382.95 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 382.95 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 68,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,712.72/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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