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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 415.67 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 415.67 and 115.07 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 415.67 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/415.67 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 415.67 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 47,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,828.49/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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