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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 379.59 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 379.59 and 170.18 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 379.59 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/379.59 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 379.59 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 64,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601.08/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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