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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.97 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.97 and 160.60 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.97 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.97 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.97 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 66,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483.58/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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