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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 383.47 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 383.47 and 172.93 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 383.47 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/383.47 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 383.47 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 66,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,313.47/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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