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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 423.82 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 423.82 and 161.13 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 423.82 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/423.82 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 423.82 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 68,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,290.12/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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