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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.61 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.61 and 161.55 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.61 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.61 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.61 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 61,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.20/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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