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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.77 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.77 and 173.07 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.77 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.77 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.77 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 66,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419.60/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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