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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 383.31 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 383.31 and 167.19 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 383.31 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/383.31 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 383.31 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 64,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085.60/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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