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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.44 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.44 and 173.68 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.44 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.44 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.44 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 66,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,422.18/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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