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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 414.50 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 414.50 and 173.67 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 414.50 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/414.50 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 414.50 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 71,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,983.27/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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