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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.42, 382.70 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.42, 382.70 and 160.90 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.42 : 382.70 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.42/382.70 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.42x = 382.70 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.42x = 61,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576.43/277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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