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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 425.16 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 425.16 and 161.65 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 425.16 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/425.16 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 425.16 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 68,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727.11/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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