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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.05 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.05 and 171.92 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.05 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.05 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.05 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 65,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,682.99/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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