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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.29 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.29 and 161.21 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.29 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.29 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.29 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 68,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401.25/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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