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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.60 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.60 and 114.80 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.60 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.60 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.60 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 47,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708.52/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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