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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 383.04 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 383.04 and 159.57 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 383.04 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/383.04 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 383.04 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 61,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.06/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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