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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.66 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.66 and 173.54 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.66 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.66 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.66 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 71,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,961.30/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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