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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 383.32 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 383.32 and 179.44 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 383.32 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/383.32 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 383.32 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 68,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782.94/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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