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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 416.95 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 416.95 and 175.97 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 416.95 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/416.95 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 416.95 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 73,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,371.29/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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