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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 422.67 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 422.67 and 160.27 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 422.67 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/422.67 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 422.67 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 67,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741.32/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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