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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.48 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.48 and 173.28 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.48 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.48 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.48 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 71,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647.81/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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