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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 382.41 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 382.41 and 160.71 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 382.41 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/382.41 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 382.41 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 61,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457.11/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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