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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.51 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.51 and 174.51 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.51 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.51 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.51 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 72,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,510.65/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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