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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 412.54 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 412.54 and 173.01 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 412.54 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/412.54 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 412.54 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 71,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,373.11/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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