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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 414.89 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 414.89 and 161.07 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 414.89 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/414.89 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 414.89 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 66,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,826.33/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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