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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.81, 383.28 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.81, 383.28 and 179.50 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.81 : 383.28 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.81/383.28 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.81x = 383.28 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.81x = 68,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,798.76/277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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