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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 413.71 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 413.71 and 173.41 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 413.71 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/413.71 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 413.71 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 71,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,739.98/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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