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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 422.88 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 422.88 and 160.29 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 422.88 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/422.88 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 422.88 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 67,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783.44/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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