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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 383.62 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 383.62 and 174.60 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 383.62 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/383.62 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 383.62 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 66,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,980.05/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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