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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 416.10 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 416.10 and 169.50 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 416.10 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/416.10 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 416.10 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 70,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,528.95/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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