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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 383.48 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 383.48 and 173.12 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 383.48 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/383.48 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 383.48 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 66,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,388.06/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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