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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 381.98 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 381.98 and 160.39 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 381.98 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/381.98 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 381.98 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 61,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265.77/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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