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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.72 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.72 and 161.71 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.72 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.72 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.72 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 67,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225.42/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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