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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.20 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.20 and 172.32 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.20 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.20 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.20 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 71,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.30/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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