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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 414.48 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 414.48 and 160.89 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 414.48 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/414.48 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 414.48 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 66,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685.69/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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