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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.39, 416.40 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.39, 416.40 and 161.97 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.39 : 416.40 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.39/416.40 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.39x = 416.40 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.39x = 67,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,443.50/277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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