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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 424.22 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 424.22 and 161.32 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 424.22 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/424.22 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 424.22 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 68,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,435.17/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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