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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.70 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.70 and 170.96 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.70 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.70 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.70 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 65,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.57/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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