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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.17 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.17 and 155.06 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.17 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.17 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.17 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 64,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374.18/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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