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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.80 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.80 and 171.84 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.80 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.80 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.80 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 65,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,264.83/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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