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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.56 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.56 and 113.10 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.56 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.56 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.56 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 47,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112.94/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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