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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 424.31 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 424.31 and 161.51 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 424.31 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/424.31 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 424.31 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 68,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.38/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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