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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 381.86 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 381.86 and 173.34 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 381.86 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/381.86 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 381.86 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 66,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,191.61/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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