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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.70 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.70 and 160.20 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.70 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.70 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.70 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 67,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,716.54/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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