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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 415.91 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 415.91 and 106.32 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 415.91 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/415.91 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 415.91 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 44,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.47/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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