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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 380.45 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 380.45 and 172.26 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 380.45 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/380.45 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 380.45 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 65,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,536.32/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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