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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.56 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.56 and 170.86 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.56 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.56 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.56 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 65,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020.68/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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