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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.40 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.40 and 169.26 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.40 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.40 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.40 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 70,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,479.86/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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