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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.10 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.10 and 171.88 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.10 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.10 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.10 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 65,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,331.59/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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