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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 381.63 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 381.63 and 172.94 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 381.63 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/381.63 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 381.63 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 65,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,999.09/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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