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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.80 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.80 and 160.20 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.80 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.80 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.80 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 67,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,732.56/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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