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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 423.90 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 423.90 and 161.19 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 423.90 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/423.90 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 423.90 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 68,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328.44/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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