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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.40 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.40 and 160.72 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.40 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.40 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.40 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 61,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459.33/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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