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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 416.79 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 416.79 and 115.52 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 416.79 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/416.79 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 416.79 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 48,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145.50/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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