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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 383.45 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 383.45 and 161.41 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 383.45 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/383.45 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 383.45 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 61,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890.90/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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