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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.20 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.20 and 161.26 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.20 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.20 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.20 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 61,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,794.83/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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