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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 380.73 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 380.73 and 171.03 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 380.73 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/380.73 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 380.73 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 65,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114.35/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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