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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 382.29 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 382.29 and 172.07 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 382.29 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/382.29 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 382.29 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 65,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,781.67/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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