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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 415.92 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 415.92 and 161.91 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 415.92 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/415.92 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 415.92 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 67,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341.61/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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