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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 383.33 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 383.33 and 165.74 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 383.33 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/383.33 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 383.33 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 63,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531.61/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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