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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423 and 160.32 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 67,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,815.36/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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