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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.90 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.90 and 177.37 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.90 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.90 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.90 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 73,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,233.12/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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