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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 414.17 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 414.17 and 160.48 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 414.17 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/414.17 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 414.17 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 66,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,466.00/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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