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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 413.38 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 413.38 and 160.15 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 413.38 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/413.38 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 413.38 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 66,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203.92/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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