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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 415.77 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 415.77 and 114.78 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 415.77 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/415.77 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 415.77 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 47,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,722.08/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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