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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382.38 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382.38 and 173.76 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382.38 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382.38 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382.38 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 66,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442.35/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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