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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 414.60 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 414.60 and 161.11 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 414.60 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/414.60 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 414.60 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 66,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,796.21/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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