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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 413.59 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 413.59 and 172.47 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 413.59 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/413.59 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 413.59 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 71,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,331.87/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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