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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.13, 422.91 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.13, 422.91 and 160.51 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.13 : 422.91 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.13/422.91 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.13x = 422.91 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.13x = 67,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,881.28/282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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