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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.54, 416.34 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.54, 416.34 and 104.20 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.54 : 416.34 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.54/416.34 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.54x = 416.34 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.54x = 43,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,382.63/277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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