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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.92 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.92 and 155.76 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.92 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.92 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.92 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 64,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783.70/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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