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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.62 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.62 and 106.28 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.62 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.62 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.62 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 44,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172.09/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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