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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.56 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.56 and 160.16 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.56 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.56 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.56 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 66,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,235.77/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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