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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 416.02 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 416.02 and 169.28 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 416.02 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/416.02 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 416.02 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 70,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423.87/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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