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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 383.41 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 383.41 and 179.55 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 383.41 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/383.41 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 383.41 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 68,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,840.76/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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