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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.61, 425.11 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.61, 425.11 and 161.61 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.61 : 425.11 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.61/425.11 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.61x = 425.11 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.61x = 68,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702.03/283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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