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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 381.55 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 381.55 and 160.07 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 381.55 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/381.55 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 381.55 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 61,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,074.71/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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