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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.61, 381.78 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.61, 381.78 and 171.80 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.61 : 381.78 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.61/381.78 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.61x = 381.78 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.61x = 65,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.95/276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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