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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 415.58 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 415.58 and 174.19 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 415.58 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/415.58 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 415.58 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 72,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,387.97/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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