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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 379.98 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 379.98 and 170.46 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 379.98 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/379.98 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 379.98 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 64,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771.39/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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