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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 416.64 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 416.64 and 106.75 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 416.64 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/416.64 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 416.64 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 44,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476.32/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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