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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382.52 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382.52 and 159.17 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382.52 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382.52 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382.52 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 60,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883.00/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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