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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 382.01 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 382.01 and 160.35 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 382.01 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/382.01 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 382.01 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 61,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,254.50/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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