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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 412.95 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 412.95 and 172.56 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 412.95 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/412.95 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 412.95 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 71,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,260.85/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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