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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 416.74 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 416.74 and 115.50 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 416.74 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/416.74 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 416.74 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 48,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133.47/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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