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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.44 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.44 and 172.24 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.44 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.44 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.44 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 71,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,038.67/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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