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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 414.19 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 414.19 and 173.67 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 414.19 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/414.19 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 414.19 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 71,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,932.38/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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