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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 382.96 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 382.96 and 179.34 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 382.96 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/382.96 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 382.96 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 68,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680.05/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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