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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 380.86 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 380.86 and 171.08 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 380.86 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/380.86 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 380.86 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 65,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.53/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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