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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 383.01 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 383.01 and 159.53 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 383.01 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/383.01 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 383.01 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 61,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101.05/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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