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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 383.72 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 383.72 and 179.75 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 383.72 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/383.72 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 383.72 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 68,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,973.73/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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