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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 381.07 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 381.07 and 171.24 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 381.07 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/381.07 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 381.07 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 65,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.43/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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