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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 415.54 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 415.54 and 174.64 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 415.54 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/415.54 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 415.54 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 72,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,569.91/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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