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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.15 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.15 and 179.43 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.15 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.15 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.15 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 68,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,749.77/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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