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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 383.03 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 383.03 and 161.13 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 383.03 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/383.03 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 383.03 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 61,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,714.90/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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