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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 383.28 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 383.28 and 174.32 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 383.28 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/383.28 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 383.28 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 66,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,813.37/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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