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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 422.80 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 422.80 and 160.24 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 422.80 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/422.80 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 422.80 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 67,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,749.47/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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