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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.19 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.19 and 172.27 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.19 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.19 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.19 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 67,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216.63/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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