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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.89 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.89 and 170.48 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.89 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.89 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.89 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 64,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,762.39/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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