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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.08 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.08 and 161.29 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.08 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.08 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.08 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 68,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399.86/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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