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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 415.80 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 415.80 and 161.80 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 415.80 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/415.80 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 415.80 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 67,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,276.44/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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