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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.97 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.97 and 175.28 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.97 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.97 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.97 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 73,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,084.42/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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