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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.60 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.60 and 177.20 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.60 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.60 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.60 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 72,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,935.52/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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