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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.47 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.47 and 178.40 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.47 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.47 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.47 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 68,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,411.56/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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