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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.25 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.25 and 160.42 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.25 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.25 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.25 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 67,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897.77/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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