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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.60, 383.02 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.60, 383.02 and 171.29 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.60 : 383.02 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.60/383.02 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.60x = 383.02 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.60x = 65,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,607.50/277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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