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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.63 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.63 and 160.12 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.63 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.63 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.63 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 66,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,231.49/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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