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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 383.09 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 383.09 and 161.18 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 383.09 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/383.09 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 383.09 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 61,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743.72/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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