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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 415.78 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 415.78 and 162.14 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 415.78 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/415.78 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 415.78 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 67,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,412.08/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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