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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 380.51 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 380.51 and 169.37 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 380.51 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/380.51 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 380.51 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 64,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446.98/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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