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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.90 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.90 and 162.03 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.90 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.90 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.90 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 67,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550.71/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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