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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 413.08 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 413.08 and 172.47 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 413.08 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/413.08 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 413.08 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 71,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,243.91/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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