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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 416.65 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 416.65 and 104.44 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 416.65 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/416.65 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 416.65 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 43,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514.93/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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