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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 423.06 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 423.06 and 160.34 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 423.06 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/423.06 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 423.06 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 67,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,833.44/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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