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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.96 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.96 and 173.37 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.96 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.96 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.96 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 66,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,566.28/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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