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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 383.06 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 383.06 and 161.06 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 383.06 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/383.06 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 383.06 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 61,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,694.84/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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