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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 379.52 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 379.52 and 171.56 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 379.52 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/379.52 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 379.52 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 65,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,110.45/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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