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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 415.67 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 415.67 and 155.43 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 415.67 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/415.67 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 415.67 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 64,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.85/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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