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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 381.27 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 381.27 and 172.63 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 381.27 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/381.27 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 381.27 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 65,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,815.87/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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