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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 381.50 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 381.50 and 171.61 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 381.50 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/381.50 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 381.50 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 65,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467.31/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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