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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.83 and 161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.83 and 161.59 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.83 = 161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.83 = 161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.83 × 161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 67,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193.97/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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