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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 422.78 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 422.78 and 160.08 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 422.78 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/422.78 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 422.78 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 67,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,678.62/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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