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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 422.84 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 422.84 and 160.18 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 422.84 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/422.84 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 422.84 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 67,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730.51/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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