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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 413.10 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 413.10 and 173.34 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 413.10 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/413.10 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 413.10 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 71,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606.75/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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