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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 416.94 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 416.94 and 104.61 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 416.94 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/416.94 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 416.94 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 43,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615.31/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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