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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 383.27 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 383.27 and 179.28 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 383.27 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/383.27 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 383.27 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 68,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711.75/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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