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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 379.94 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 379.94 and 171.75 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 379.94 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/379.94 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 379.94 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 65,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,253.84/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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