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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 423.03 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 423.03 and 160.88 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 423.03 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/423.03 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 423.03 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 68,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057.07/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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