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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.68 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.68 and 172.08 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.68 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.68 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.68 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 71,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013.97/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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