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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 382.32 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 382.32 and 172.14 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 382.32 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/382.32 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 382.32 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 65,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812.56/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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