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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.64 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.64 and 161.47 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.64 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.64 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.64 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 67,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,112.76/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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