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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 412.88 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 412.88 and 172.79 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 412.88 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/412.88 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 412.88 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 71,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342.55/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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