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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 415.10 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 415.10 and 161.11 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 415.10 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/415.10 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 415.10 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 66,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,876.76/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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