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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.31 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.31 and 160.18 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.31 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.31 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.31 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 68,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126.16/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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