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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.93 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.93 and 160.30 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.93 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.93 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.93 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 61,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223.38/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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