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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 410.88 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 410.88 and 160 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 410.88 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/410.88 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 410.88 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 65,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,740.80/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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