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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 416.61 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 416.61 and 168.01 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 416.61 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/416.61 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 416.61 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 69,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,993.60/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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