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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 414.93 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 414.93 and 168.22 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 414.93 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/414.93 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 414.93 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 69,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,798.96/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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