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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 161.60 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.60 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.60 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.60 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 61,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.25/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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