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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 382.95 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 382.95 and 174.06 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 382.95 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/382.95 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 382.95 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 66,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,656.28/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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