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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 381.51 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 381.51 and 172.89 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 381.51 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/381.51 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 381.51 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 65,960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960.54/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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