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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 383.10 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 383.10 and 161.22 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 383.10 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/383.10 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 383.10 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 61,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.38/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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