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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 422.60 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 422.60 and 160.05 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 422.60 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/422.60 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 422.60 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 67,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,636.33/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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