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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 416.78 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 416.78 and 162.42 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 416.78 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/416.78 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 416.78 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 67,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,692.42/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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