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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 415.45 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 415.45 and 155.48 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 415.45 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/415.45 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 415.45 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 64,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,591.31/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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