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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.77 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.77 and 161.22 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.77 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.77 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.77 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 66,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,867.38/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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