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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.57 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.57 and 114.75 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.57 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.57 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.57 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 47,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,686.91/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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