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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.16 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.16 and 172.11 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.16 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.16 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.16 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 65,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772.70/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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