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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 382.33 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 382.33 and 172.27 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 382.33 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/382.33 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 382.33 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 65,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,863.99/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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