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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 381.64 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 381.64 and 160.12 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 381.64 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/381.64 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 381.64 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 61,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108.20/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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