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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 415.19 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 415.19 and 168.80 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 415.19 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/415.19 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 415.19 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 70,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,082.42/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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