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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.43 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.43 and 160.88 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.43 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.43 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.43 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 66,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350.08/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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