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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.42 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.42 and 177.14 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.42 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.42 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.42 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 72,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,878.94/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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