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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 411.96 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 411.96 and 170.76 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 411.96 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/411.96 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 411.96 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 70,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346.29/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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