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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 383.38 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 383.38 and 161.40 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 383.38 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/383.38 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 383.38 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 61,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,877.53/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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