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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 416.24 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 416.24 and 115.05 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 416.24 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/416.24 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 416.24 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 47,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888.41/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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