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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.83 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.83 and 174.30 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.83 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.83 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.83 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 72,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.17/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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