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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 415.18 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 415.18 and 174.24 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 415.18 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/415.18 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 415.18 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 72,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.96/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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