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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.78 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.78 and 160.20 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.78 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.78 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.78 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 61,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.16/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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