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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.23 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.23 and 173.28 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.23 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.23 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.23 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 71,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,776.91/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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