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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 381.06 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 381.06 and 171.27 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 381.06 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/381.06 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 381.06 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 65,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,264.15/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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