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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.53, 382.98 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.53, 382.98 and 159.50 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.53 : 382.98 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.53/382.98 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.53x = 382.98 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.53x = 61,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084.83/277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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