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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 382.92 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 382.92 and 172.62 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 382.92 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/382.92 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 382.92 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 66,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.65/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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