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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.59 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.59 and 173.82 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.59 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.59 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.59 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 66,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.79/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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