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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 414.47 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 414.47 and 174.31 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 414.47 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/414.47 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 414.47 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 72,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,245.67/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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