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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 425.35 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 425.35 and 160.20 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 425.35 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/425.35 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 425.35 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 68,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,142.47/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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