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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 413.31 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 413.31 and 173.03 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 413.31 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/413.31 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 413.31 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 71,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,515.03/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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