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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.10 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.10 and 162.04 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.10 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.10 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.10 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 67,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,424.84/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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