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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 423.04 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 423.04 and 160.48 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 423.04 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/423.04 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 423.04 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 67,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,889.46/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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