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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 416.77 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 416.77 and 162.22 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 416.77 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/416.77 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 416.77 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 67,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608.43/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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