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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 383.02 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 383.02 and 159.54 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 383.02 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/383.02 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 383.02 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 61,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107.01/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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