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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 383.14 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 383.14 and 159.64 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 383.14 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/383.14 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 383.14 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 61,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164.47/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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