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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 382.08 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 382.08 and 175.93 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 382.08 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/382.08 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 382.08 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 67,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,219.04/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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