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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 411.98 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 411.98 and 177.06 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 411.98 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/411.98 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 411.98 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 72,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945.18/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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