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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.76 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.76 and 171.12 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.76 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.76 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.76 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 65,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,155.65/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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