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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.70 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.70 and 114.95 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.70 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.70 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.70 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 47,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784.72/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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