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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.40 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.40 and 174.23 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.40 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.40 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.40 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 72,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373.75/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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