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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 380.55 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 380.55 and 170.88 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 380.55 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/380.55 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 380.55 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 65,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,028.38/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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