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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 381.36 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 381.36 and 171.45 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 381.36 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/381.36 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 381.36 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 65,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,384.17/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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