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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.39 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.39 and 172.21 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.39 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.39 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.39 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 65,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850.00/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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