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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 413.10 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 413.10 and 160.11 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 413.10 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/413.10 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 413.10 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 66,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.44/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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