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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.38 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.38 and 113.09 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.38 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.38 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.38 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 47,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.41/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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