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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.49 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.49 and 161.56 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.49 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.49 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.49 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 68,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,580.60/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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