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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.46 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.46 and 160.02 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.46 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.46 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.46 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 67,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602.05/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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