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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 414.63 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 414.63 and 160.97 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 414.63 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/414.63 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 414.63 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 66,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,744.03/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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