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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 415.55 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 415.55 and 161.87 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 415.55 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/415.55 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 415.55 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 67,265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265.31/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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