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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 415.98 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 415.98 and 169.22 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 415.98 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/415.98 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 415.98 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 70,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,393.18/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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