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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.45 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.45 and 174.81 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.45 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.45 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.45 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 72,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624.75/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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