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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 412.70 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 412.70 and 172.67 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 412.70 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/412.70 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 412.70 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 71,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,257.98/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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