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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 416.80 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 416.80 and 115.46 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 416.80 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/416.80 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 416.80 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 48,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123.73/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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