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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 413.36 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 413.36 and 171.51 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 413.36 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/413.36 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 413.36 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 70,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,895.16/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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