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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414 and 160.87 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 66,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600.18/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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