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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.58 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.58 and 163.08 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.58 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.58 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.58 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 67,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,772.79/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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