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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 383.21 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 383.21 and 161.27 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 383.21 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/383.21 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 383.21 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 61,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.76/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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