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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 415.89 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 415.89 and 174.62 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 415.89 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/415.89 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 415.89 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 72,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,622.71/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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