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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 381.75 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 381.75 and 160.28 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 381.75 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/381.75 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 381.75 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 61,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186.89/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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