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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 383.75 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 383.75 and 167.44 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 383.75 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/383.75 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 383.75 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 64,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,255.10/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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