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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 382.46 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 382.46 and 160.72 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 382.46 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/382.46 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 382.46 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 61,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.97/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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