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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 415.64 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 415.64 and 161.62 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 415.64 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/415.64 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 415.64 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 67,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175.74/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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