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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.58 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.58 and 180.92 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.58 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.58 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.58 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 75,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,186.73/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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