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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 380.32 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 380.32 and 172.16 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 380.32 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/380.32 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 380.32 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 65,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,475.89/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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