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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 424.31 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 424.31 and 160.79 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 424.31 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/424.31 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 424.31 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 68,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,221.88/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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