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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 414.49 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 414.49 and 174.30 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 414.49 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/414.49 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 414.49 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 72,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,245.61/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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