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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 415.50 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 415.50 and 174.55 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 415.50 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/415.50 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 415.50 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 72,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,523.45/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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