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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 416 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 416 and 174.58 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 416 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/416 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 416 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 72,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625.28/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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