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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 382.24 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 382.24 and 173.76 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 382.24 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/382.24 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 382.24 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 66,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,418.02/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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