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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 415.10 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 415.10 and 174.04 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 415.10 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/415.10 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 415.10 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 72,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244.00/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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