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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.20 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.20 and 174.32 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.20 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.20 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.20 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 72,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,377.66/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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