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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 416.82 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 416.82 and 115.60 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 416.82 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/416.82 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 416.82 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 48,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,184.39/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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