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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.13 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.13 and 172.97 is: 258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.13 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.13 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.13 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 71,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459.10/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.97

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