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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 383.21 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 383.21 and 161.25 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 383.21 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/383.21 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 383.21 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 61,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792.41/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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