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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 416.49 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 416.49 and 155.93 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 416.49 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/416.49 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 416.49 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 64,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941.20/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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