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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 382.37 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 382.37 and 160.56 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 382.37 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/382.37 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 382.37 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 61,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,392.52/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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