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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.09, 415.33 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.09, 415.33 and 168.75 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.09 : 415.33 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.09/415.33 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.09x = 415.33 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.09x = 70,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,086.52/277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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