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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.65 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.65 and 171.69 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.65 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.65 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.65 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 65,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524.63/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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