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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 381.86 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 381.86 and 160.28 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 381.86 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/381.86 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 381.86 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 61,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201.81/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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