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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.25 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.25 and 170.68 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.25 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.25 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.25 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 65,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,240.62/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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