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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.50 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.50 and 161.28 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.50 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.50 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.50 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 68,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,463.36/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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