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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 413.60 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 413.60 and 172.84 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 413.60 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/413.60 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 413.60 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 71,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,486.62/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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