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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 422.90 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 422.90 and 160.14 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 422.90 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/422.90 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 422.90 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 67,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,722.41/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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