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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 413.67 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 413.67 and 102.43 is: 153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 413.67 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/413.67 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 413.67 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 42,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372.22/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.65

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