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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.79, 383.27 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.79, 383.27 and 179.45 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.79 : 383.27 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.79/383.27 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.79x = 383.27 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.79x = 68,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,776.90/277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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