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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.29 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.29 and 168.66 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.29 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.29 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.29 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 70,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,043.44/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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