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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.33, 382.74 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.33, 382.74 and 160.89 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.33 : 382.74 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.33/382.74 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.33x = 382.74 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.33x = 61,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,579.15/277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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