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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 382.30 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 382.30 and 172.08 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 382.30 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/382.30 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 382.30 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 65,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,785.75/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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