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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 426.54 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 426.54 and 161.24 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 426.54 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/426.54 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 426.54 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 68,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775.31/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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