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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 413.91 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 413.91 and 173.39 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 413.91 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/413.91 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 413.91 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 71,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768.11/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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