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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.19 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.19 and 160.50 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.19 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.19 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.19 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 61,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340.69/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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