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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 422.61 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 422.61 and 160.37 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 422.61 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/422.61 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 422.61 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 67,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773.97/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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