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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.16 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.16 and 161.64 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.16 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.16 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.16 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 68,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.46/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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