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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.87, 383.55 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.87, 383.55 and 179.63 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.87 : 383.55 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.87/383.55 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.87x = 383.55 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.87x = 68,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.09/277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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