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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.74 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.74 and 162.21 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.74 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.74 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.74 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 67,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598.99/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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