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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 383.48 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 383.48 and 161.48 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 383.48 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/383.48 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 383.48 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 61,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,924.35/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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