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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 415.65 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 415.65 and 161.57 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 415.65 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/415.65 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 415.65 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 67,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,156.57/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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