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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.47 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.47 and 114.73 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 415.47 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/415.47 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 415.47 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 47,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,666.87/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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