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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 425.03 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 425.03 and 161.86 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 425.03 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/425.03 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 425.03 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 68,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795.36/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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