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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 380.91 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 380.91 and 171.11 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 380.91 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/380.91 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 380.91 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 65,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175.61/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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