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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 383.07 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 383.07 and 171.33 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 383.07 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/383.07 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 383.07 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 65,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,631.38/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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