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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 383.52 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 383.52 and 161.52 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 383.52 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/383.52 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 383.52 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 61,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,946.15/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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