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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 413 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 413 and 172.28 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 413 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/413 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 413 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 71,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,151.64/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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