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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 414.16 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 414.16 and 160.95 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 414.16 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/414.16 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 414.16 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 66,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,659.36/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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