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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.70, 423.56 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.70, 423.56 and 160.76 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.70 : 423.56 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.70/423.56 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.70x = 423.56 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.70x = 68,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091.51/282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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