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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.96 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.96 and 169.84 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.96 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.96 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.96 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 70,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,816.49/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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