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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 416.40 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 416.40 and 162.07 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 416.40 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/416.40 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 416.40 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 67,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485.95/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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