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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.78, 383.57 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.78, 383.57 and 179.62 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.78 : 383.57 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.78/383.57 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.78x = 383.57 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.78x = 68,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,896.84/277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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