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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 417 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 417 and 181.76 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 417 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/417 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 417 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 75,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,793.92/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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