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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 383 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 383 and 161.04 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 383 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/383 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 383 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 61,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678.32/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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