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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 379.89 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 379.89 and 170.31 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 379.89 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/379.89 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 379.89 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 64,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700.49/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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