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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.52 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.52 and 172.17 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.52 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.52 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.52 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 71,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022.71/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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