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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 383.24 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 383.24 and 179.40 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 383.24 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/383.24 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 383.24 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 68,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753.72/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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