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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.97 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.97 and 160.38 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.97 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.97 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.97 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 67,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,836.23/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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