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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 424.17 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 424.17 and 160.62 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 424.17 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/424.17 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 424.17 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 68,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,130.19/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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