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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 381.63 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 381.63 and 160.11 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 381.63 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/381.63 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 381.63 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 61,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102.78/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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