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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 383.31 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 383.31 and 179.52 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 383.31 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/383.31 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 383.31 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 68,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811.81/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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