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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 415.57 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 415.57 and 112.53 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 415.57 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/415.57 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 415.57 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 46,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764.09/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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