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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 382.37 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 382.37 and 172.24 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 382.37 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/382.37 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 382.37 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 65,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,859.41/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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