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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 380.03 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 380.03 and 170.44 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 380.03 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/380.03 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 380.03 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 64,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770.51/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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