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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 415.88 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 415.88 and 174.32 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 415.88 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/415.88 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 415.88 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 72,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,496.20/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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