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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 415.82 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 415.82 and 161.53 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 415.82 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/415.82 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 415.82 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 67,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,166.60/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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