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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 416.39 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 416.39 and 169.35 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 416.39 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/416.39 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 416.39 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 70,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514.80/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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