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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 382.19 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 382.19 and 172.09 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 382.19 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/382.19 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 382.19 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 65,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770.69/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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