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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.15 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.15 and 160.26 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.15 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.15 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.15 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 66,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.42/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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