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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 413.25 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 413.25 and 160.36 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 413.25 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/413.25 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 413.25 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 66,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268.77/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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