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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 415.66 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 415.66 and 174.34 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 415.66 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/415.66 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 415.66 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 72,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466.16/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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