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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 426.29 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 426.29 and 161.07 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 426.29 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/426.29 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 426.29 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 68,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,661.72/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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