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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 423.30 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 423.30 and 161.20 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 423.30 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/423.30 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 423.30 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 68,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235.96/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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