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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.71, 416.60 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.71, 416.60 and 113.15 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.71 : 416.60 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.71/416.60 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.71x = 416.60 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.71x = 47,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138.29/277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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