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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 380.06 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 380.06 and 170.51 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 380.06 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/380.06 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 380.06 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 64,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801.92/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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