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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 416.89 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 416.89 and 115.49 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 416.89 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/416.89 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 416.89 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 48,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.63/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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