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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.57 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.57 and 161.10 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.57 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.57 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.57 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 66,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,787.23/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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