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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 416.24 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 416.24 and 110.64 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 416.24 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/416.24 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 416.24 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 46,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050.71/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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