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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.64 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.64 and 160.61 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.64 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.64 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.64 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 68,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362.04/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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