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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 423.28 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 423.28 and 160.54 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 423.28 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/423.28 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 423.28 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 67,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.37/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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