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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 415.58 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 415.58 and 168.81 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 415.58 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/415.58 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 415.58 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 70,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.22/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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