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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 379.31 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 379.31 and 170.06 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 379.31 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/379.31 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 379.31 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 64,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505.56/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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