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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 422.52 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 422.52 and 160.03 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 422.52 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/422.52 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 422.52 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 67,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.96/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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