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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 380.76 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 380.76 and 171 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 380.76 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/380.76 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 380.76 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 65,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,109.96/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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