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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 413.82 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 413.82 and 172.74 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 413.82 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/413.82 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 413.82 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 71,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483.27/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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