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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.63, 416.41 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.63, 416.41 and 174.60 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.63 : 416.41 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.63/416.41 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.63x = 416.41 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.63x = 72,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,705.19/277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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