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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 413.49 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 413.49 and 160.13 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 413.49 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/413.49 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 413.49 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 66,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213.79/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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