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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 383.40 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 383.40 and 161.44 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 383.40 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/383.40 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 383.40 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 61,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,896.10/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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