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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.63, 383.06 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.63, 383.06 and 161.19 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.63 : 383.06 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.63/383.06 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.63x = 383.06 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.63x = 61,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,745.84/277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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