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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 380.79 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 380.79 and 171.01 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 380.79 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/380.79 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 380.79 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 65,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,118.90/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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