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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 382.65 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 382.65 and 173.63 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 382.65 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/382.65 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 382.65 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 66,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437.61/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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