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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 381.19 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 381.19 and 171.36 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 381.19 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/381.19 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 381.19 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 65,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,320.72/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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