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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 382.64 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 382.64 and 160.92 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 382.64 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/382.64 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 382.64 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 61,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.62/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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