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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 414.60 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 414.60 and 174.34 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 414.60 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/414.60 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 414.60 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 72,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,281.36/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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