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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.58 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.58 and 161.27 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.58 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.58 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.58 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 68,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,470.30/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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