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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 414.38 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 414.38 and 160.93 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 414.38 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/414.38 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 414.38 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 66,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684.76/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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