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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 382.05 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 382.05 and 173.34 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 382.05 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/382.05 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 382.05 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 66,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,224.55/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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