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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 415.27 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 415.27 and 167.46 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 415.27 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/415.27 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 415.27 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 69,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541.11/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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