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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 416.41 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 416.41 and 85.23 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 416.41 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/416.41 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 416.41 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 35,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490.41/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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