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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.28 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.28 and 173.56 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.28 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.28 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.28 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 66,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.52/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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