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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.61 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.61 and 173.12 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.61 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.61 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.61 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 66,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410.56/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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