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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 412.98 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 412.98 and 172.82 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 412.98 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/412.98 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 412.98 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 71,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,371.20/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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