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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.79 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.79 and 160.23 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.79 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.79 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.79 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 66,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301.57/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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