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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 382.68 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 382.68 and 160.89 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 382.68 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/382.68 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 382.68 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 61,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569.39/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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