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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.60 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.60 and 172.80 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.60 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.60 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.60 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 65,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940.48/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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