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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 414.42 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 414.42 and 160.91 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 414.42 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/414.42 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 414.42 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 66,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684.32/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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