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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 381.66 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 381.66 and 173 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 381.66 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/381.66 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 381.66 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 66,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027.18/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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