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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 424.83 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 424.83 and 161.82 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 424.83 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/424.83 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 424.83 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 68,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745.99/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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