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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 381.69 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 381.69 and 160.17 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 381.69 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/381.69 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 381.69 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 61,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,135.29/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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