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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 382.17 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 382.17 and 160.49 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 382.17 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/382.17 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 382.17 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 61,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332.55/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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