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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.91, 383.36 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.91, 383.36 and 173.01 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.91 : 383.36 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.91/383.36 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.91x = 383.36 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.91x = 66,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326.33/277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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