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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 383.53 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 383.53 and 161.53 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 383.53 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/383.53 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 383.53 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 61,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949.68/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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