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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 380.23 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 380.23 and 170.58 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 380.23 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/380.23 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 380.23 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 64,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.21/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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