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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.09 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.09 and 170.61 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.09 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.09 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.09 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 64,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,846.30/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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