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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 414.01 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 414.01 and 173.11 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 414.01 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/414.01 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 414.01 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 71,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,667.29/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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