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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.76 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.76 and 161.75 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.76 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.76 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.76 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 68,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,703.21/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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