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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 383.63 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 383.63 and 172.98 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 383.63 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/383.63 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 383.63 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 66,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,359.45/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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