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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.94 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.94 and 168.84 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.94 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.94 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.94 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 70,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226.47/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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