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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.91, 416.72 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.91, 416.72 and 162.38 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.91 : 416.72 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.91/416.72 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.91x = 416.72 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.91x = 67,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667.40/277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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