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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.66 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.66 and 174.11 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.66 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.66 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.66 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 72,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,367.61/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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