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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.13 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.13 and 169.20 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.13 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.13 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.13 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 64,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,318.00/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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