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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 416.70 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 416.70 and 113.27 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 416.70 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/416.70 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 416.70 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 47,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,199.61/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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