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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.18 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.18 and 160.05 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.18 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.18 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.18 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 66,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,129.46/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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