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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382.38 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382.38 and 160.74 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382.38 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382.38 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382.38 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 61,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463.76/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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