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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.82, 416.40 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.82, 416.40 and 162.32 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.82 : 416.40 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.82/416.40 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.82x = 416.40 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.82x = 67,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,590.05/277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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