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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 382.93 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 382.93 and 179.23 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 382.93 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/382.93 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 382.93 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 68,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,631.86/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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