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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.85 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.85 and 161.64 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.85 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.85 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.85 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 67,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,217.19/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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