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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 382.44 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 382.44 and 160.67 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 382.44 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/382.44 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 382.44 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 61,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.14/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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