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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 422.99 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 422.99 and 160.56 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 422.99 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/422.99 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 422.99 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 67,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,915.07/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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