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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 415.68 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 415.68 and 153.73 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 415.68 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/415.68 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 415.68 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 63,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,900.96/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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