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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 424.67 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 424.67 and 161.46 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 424.67 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/424.67 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 424.67 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 68,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.22/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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