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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 425.01 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 425.01 and 161.40 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 425.01 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/425.01 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 425.01 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 68,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,596.61/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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