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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 380.92 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 380.92 and 171.34 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 380.92 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/380.92 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 380.92 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 65,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,266.83/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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