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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 414.81 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 414.81 and 174.03 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 414.81 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/414.81 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 414.81 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 72,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.38/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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