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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.80, 383.37 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.80, 383.37 and 179.54 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.80 : 383.37 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.80/383.37 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.80x = 383.37 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.80x = 68,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828.33/277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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