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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 415.70 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 415.70 and 103.82 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 415.70 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/415.70 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 415.70 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 43,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155.90/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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