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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 423.81 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 423.81 and 160.91 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 423.81 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/423.81 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 423.81 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 68,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193.15/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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