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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.49 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.49 and 173.54 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.49 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.49 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.49 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 71,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,930.59/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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