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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.70 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.70 and 160.20 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.70 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.70 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.70 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 66,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.74/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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