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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 381.78 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 381.78 and 160.28 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 381.78 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/381.78 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 381.78 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 61,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191.70/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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