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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 423.18 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 423.18 and 160.50 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 423.18 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/423.18 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 423.18 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 67,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,920.39/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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