Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 382 and 171.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276.84, 382 and 171.96 is: 237.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276.84 : 382 = 171.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276.84/382 = 171.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276.84x = 382 × 171.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276.84x = 65,688.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,688.72/276.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.28
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