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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 423.27 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 423.27 and 160.75 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 423.27 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/423.27 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 423.27 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 68,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040.65/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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