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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 382.72 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 382.72 and 160.86 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 382.72 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/382.72 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 382.72 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 61,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,564.34/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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