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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 381.23 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 381.23 and 171.35 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 381.23 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/381.23 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 381.23 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 65,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321.64/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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