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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 381.84 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 381.84 and 160.24 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 381.84 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/381.84 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 381.84 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 61,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186.04/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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