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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.00, 382.12 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.00, 382.12 and 177.44 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.00 : 382.12 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.00/382.12 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.00x = 382.12 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.00x = 67,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,801.02/277.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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