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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 381.70 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 381.70 and 171.66 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 381.70 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/381.70 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 381.70 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 65,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,522.62/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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