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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 415.86 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 415.86 and 174.59 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 415.86 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/415.86 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 415.86 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 72,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,605.00/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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