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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 382.34 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 382.34 and 160.59 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 382.34 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/382.34 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 382.34 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 61,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400.61/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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