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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 415.77 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 415.77 and 155.55 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 415.77 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/415.77 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 415.77 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 64,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673.02/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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