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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.30 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.30 and 160.08 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.30 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.30 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.30 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 66,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.91/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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