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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 416.25 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 416.25 and 155.66 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 416.25 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/416.25 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 416.25 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 64,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,794.52/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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