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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 383.49 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 383.49 and 161.46 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 383.49 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/383.49 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 383.49 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 61,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,918.30/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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