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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.81, 416.76 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.81, 416.76 and 106.85 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.81 : 416.76 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.81/416.76 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.81x = 416.76 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.81x = 44,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530.27/277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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