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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 422.95 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 422.95 and 160.57 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 422.95 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/422.95 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 422.95 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 67,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,913.08/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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