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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.12 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.12 and 160 is: 240

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.12 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.12 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.12 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 65,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,779.20/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240

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