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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 379.70 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 379.70 and 171.67 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 379.70 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/379.70 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 379.70 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 65,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182.24/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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