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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.72 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.72 and 160.19 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.72 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.72 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.72 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 66,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.97/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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