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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.94 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.94 and 161.66 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.94 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.94 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.94 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 68,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,692.87/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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