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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.31, 415.89 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.31, 415.89 and 114.80 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.31 : 415.89 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.31/415.89 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.31x = 415.89 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.31x = 47,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742.09/277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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