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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 415.62 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 415.62 and 175.05 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 415.62 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/415.62 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 415.62 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 72,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,754.28/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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