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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 380.73 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 380.73 and 171.12 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 380.73 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/380.73 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 380.73 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 65,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,150.52/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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