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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 382.96 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 382.96 and 174.08 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 382.96 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/382.96 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 382.96 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 66,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665.68/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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