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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.76 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.76 and 171.76 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.76 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.76 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.76 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 65,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227.58/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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