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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 381.95 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 381.95 and 173.25 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 381.95 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/381.95 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 381.95 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 66,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171.97/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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