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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 383.17 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 383.17 and 165.67 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 383.17 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/383.17 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 383.17 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 63,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,479.77/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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