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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.79, 416.42 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.79, 416.42 and 115.61 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.79 : 416.42 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.79/416.42 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.79x = 416.42 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.79x = 48,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.74/277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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