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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 416.04 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 416.04 and 104.11 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 416.04 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/416.04 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 416.04 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 43,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312.49/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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