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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 425.45 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 425.45 and 161.93 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 425.45 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/425.45 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 425.45 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 68,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,894.59/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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