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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 414.13 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 414.13 and 173.39 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 414.13 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/414.13 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 414.13 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 71,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,803.82/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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