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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 423.82 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 423.82 and 160.84 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 423.82 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/423.82 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 423.82 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 68,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,167.21/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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