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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 423.43 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 423.43 and 160.63 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 423.43 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/423.43 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 423.43 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 68,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,016.48/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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