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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.34 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.34 and 161.94 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.34 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.34 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.34 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 68,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,879.56/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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