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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 382.97 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 382.97 and 161.12 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 382.97 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/382.97 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 382.97 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 61,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,701.41/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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