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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 415.44 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 415.44 and 174.64 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 415.44 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/415.44 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 415.44 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 72,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,552.44/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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