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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.50 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.50 and 160.56 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.50 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.50 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.50 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 67,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996.36/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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