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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 415.95 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 415.95 and 161.82 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 415.95 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/415.95 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 415.95 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 67,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309.03/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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