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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 414.92 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 414.92 and 173.73 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 414.92 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/414.92 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 414.92 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 72,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,083.18/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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