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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 422.60 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 422.60 and 160.09 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 422.60 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/422.60 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 422.60 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 67,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,654.03/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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