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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 379.49 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 379.49 and 168.65 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 379.49 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/379.49 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 379.49 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 64,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,000.15/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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