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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 415.67 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 415.67 and 114.62 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 415.67 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/415.67 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 415.67 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 47,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644.10/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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