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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.09, 382.37 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.09, 382.37 and 172.19 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.09 : 382.37 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.09/382.37 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.09x = 382.37 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.09x = 65,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.39/277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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