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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 415.46 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 415.46 and 174.29 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 415.46 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/415.46 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 415.46 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 72,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,408.88/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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