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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 382.06 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 382.06 and 171.96 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 382.06 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/382.06 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 382.06 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 65,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699.04/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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