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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 383.04 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 383.04 and 161.16 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 383.04 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/383.04 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 383.04 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 61,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,730.73/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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