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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 415.83 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 415.83 and 161.74 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 415.83 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/415.83 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 415.83 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 67,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,256.26/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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