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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.66 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.66 and 84.76 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.66 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.66 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.66 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 35,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231.34/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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