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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.24 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.24 and 172.08 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.24 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.24 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.24 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 65,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,431.70/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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