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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.81, 416.74 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.81, 416.74 and 85.44 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.81 : 416.74 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.81/416.74 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.81x = 416.74 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.81x = 35,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605.84/277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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