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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 415.52 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 415.52 and 105.92 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 415.52 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/415.52 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 415.52 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 44,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011.88/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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