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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.96 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.96 and 170.32 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.96 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.96 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.96 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 64,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,714.79/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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