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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.31 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.31 and 161.49 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.31 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.31 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.31 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 68,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683.31/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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