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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.91 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.91 and 160.16 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.91 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.91 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.91 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 67,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731.15/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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