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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.80 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.80 and 170.23 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.80 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.80 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.80 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 64,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653.35/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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