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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 412.06 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 412.06 and 160.63 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 412.06 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/412.06 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 412.06 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 66,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186.74/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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