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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 413.40 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 413.40 and 160.07 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 413.40 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/413.40 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 413.40 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 66,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172.94/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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