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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 416.84 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 416.84 and 113.36 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 416.84 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/416.84 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 416.84 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 47,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.33/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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