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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 383.60 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 383.60 and 161.55 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 383.60 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/383.60 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 383.60 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 61,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969.77/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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