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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 423.49 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 423.49 and 160.98 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 423.49 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/423.49 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 423.49 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 68,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,173.02/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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