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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 411.84 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 411.84 and 170.64 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 411.84 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/411.84 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 411.84 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 70,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,276.38/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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