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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.28 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.28 and 160.04 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.28 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.28 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.28 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 67,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581.69/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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