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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 381.04 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 381.04 and 172.52 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 381.04 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/381.04 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 381.04 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 65,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,737.02/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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