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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 381.41 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 381.41 and 171.44 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 381.41 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/381.41 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 381.41 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 65,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,388.93/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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