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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 413.44 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 413.44 and 172.73 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 413.44 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/413.44 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 413.44 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 71,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413.49/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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