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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 416.85 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 416.85 and 181.78 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 416.85 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/416.85 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 416.85 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 75,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,774.99/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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