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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.82 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.82 and 104.58 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.82 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.82 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.82 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 43,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589.96/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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