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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 276.94 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 276.94 and 160.28 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 276.94 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/276.94 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 276.94 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 44,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.94/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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