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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 424.24 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 424.24 and 161.19 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 424.24 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/424.24 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 424.24 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 68,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382.84/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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