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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 414.99 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 414.99 and 168.48 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 414.99 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/414.99 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 414.99 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 69,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,917.52/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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