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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 413.40 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 413.40 and 173.60 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 413.40 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/413.40 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 413.40 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 71,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,766.24/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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