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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 415.98 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 415.98 and 174.83 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 415.98 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/415.98 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 415.98 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 72,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,723.70/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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