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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 425.13 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 425.13 and 161.68 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 425.13 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/425.13 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 425.13 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 68,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,735.02/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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