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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 382.83 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 382.83 and 172.68 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 382.83 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/382.83 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 382.83 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 66,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107.08/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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