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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 415.66 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 415.66 and 174.25 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 415.66 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/415.66 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 415.66 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 72,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,428.76/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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