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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 382.02 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 382.02 and 160.44 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 382.02 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/382.02 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 382.02 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 61,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291.29/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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