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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 382.86 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 382.86 and 179.46 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 382.86 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/382.86 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 382.86 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 68,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,708.06/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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