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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 383.55 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 383.55 and 161.52 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 383.55 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/383.55 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 383.55 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 61,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,951.00/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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