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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 417.14 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 417.14 and 162.47 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 417.14 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/417.14 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 417.14 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 67,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,772.74/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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