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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.38 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.38 and 168.73 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 415.38 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/415.38 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 415.38 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 70,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087.07/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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