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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 415.98 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 415.98 and 174.42 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 415.98 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/415.98 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 415.98 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 72,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.23/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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