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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 380.77 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 380.77 and 170.99 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 380.77 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/380.77 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 380.77 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 65,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,110.04/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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