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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 415.02 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 415.02 and 167.28 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 415.02 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/415.02 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 415.02 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 69,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.55/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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