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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 381.48 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 381.48 and 171.56 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 381.48 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/381.48 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 381.48 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 65,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,446.71/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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