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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 381.84 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 381.84 and 160.30 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 381.84 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/381.84 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 381.84 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 61,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208.95/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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