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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 424.31 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 424.31 and 161.33 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 424.31 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/424.31 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 424.31 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 68,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451.00/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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