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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 380.03 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 380.03 and 170.53 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 380.03 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/380.03 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 380.03 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 64,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804.71/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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