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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 381.95 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 381.95 and 160.31 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 381.95 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/381.95 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 381.95 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 61,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231.16/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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