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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.04 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.04 and 174.14 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.04 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.04 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.04 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 72,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,275.23/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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