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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.39 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.39 and 173.08 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.39 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.39 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.39 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 71,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550.50/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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