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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.75 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.75 and 160.91 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.75 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.75 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.75 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 66,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,735.35/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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