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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 381.73 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 381.73 and 160.19 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 381.73 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/381.73 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 381.73 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 61,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149.88/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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