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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 382.84 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 382.84 and 177.75 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 382.84 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/382.84 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 382.84 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 68,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049.81/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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