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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 383 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 383 and 159.57 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 383 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/383 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 383 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 61,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115.31/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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