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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 424.62 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 424.62 and 161.37 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 424.62 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/424.62 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 424.62 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 68,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,520.93/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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