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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.74 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.74 and 170.23 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.74 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.74 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.74 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 64,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643.14/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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