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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 413.60 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 413.60 and 173.03 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 413.60 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/413.60 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 413.60 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 71,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562.27/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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