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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.54 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.54 and 173.31 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.54 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.54 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.54 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 71,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843.93/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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