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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.68 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.68 and 160.65 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.68 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.68 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.68 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 66,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,615.47/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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