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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 382.13 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 382.13 and 172.01 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 382.13 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/382.13 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 382.13 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 65,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,727.41/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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