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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.60 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.60 and 160.40 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.60 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.60 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.60 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 66,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.44/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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