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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.71 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.71 and 172.53 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.71 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.71 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.71 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 71,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376.95/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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