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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 413.84 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 413.84 and 172.71 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 413.84 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/413.84 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 413.84 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 71,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,473.44/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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