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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.72 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.72 and 173.51 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.72 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.72 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.72 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 72,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,305.27/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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