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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.79, 383.28 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.79, 383.28 and 161.29 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.79 : 383.28 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.79/383.28 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.79x = 383.28 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.79x = 61,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,817.31/277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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