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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.33, 416.25 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.33, 416.25 and 161.91 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.33 : 416.25 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.33/416.25 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.33x = 416.25 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.33x = 67,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395.04/277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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