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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 383.02 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 383.02 and 161 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 383.02 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/383.02 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 383.02 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 61,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,666.22/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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