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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.33 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.33 and 179.75 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.33 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.33 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.33 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 68,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,902.67/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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