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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.46 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.46 and 170.85 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.46 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.46 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.46 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 65,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001.59/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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