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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 381.90 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 381.90 and 160.32 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 381.90 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/381.90 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 381.90 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 61,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226.21/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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