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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 423.77 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 423.77 and 161.07 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 423.77 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/423.77 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 423.77 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 68,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,255.83/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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