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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.08 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.08 and 160.43 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.08 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.08 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.08 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 61,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,297.09/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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