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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 416.07 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 416.07 and 161.85 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 416.07 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/416.07 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 416.07 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 67,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,340.15/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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