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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 382.57 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 382.57 and 160.76 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 382.57 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/382.57 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 382.57 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 61,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501.95/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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