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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 415.83 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 415.83 and 155.58 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 415.83 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/415.83 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 415.83 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 64,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,694.83/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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