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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.80 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.80 and 168.78 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.80 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.80 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.80 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 70,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177.80/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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