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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.48 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.48 and 160.04 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.48 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.48 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.48 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 61,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052.06/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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