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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 424.88 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 424.88 and 161.76 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 424.88 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/424.88 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 424.88 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 68,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,728.59/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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