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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 631.05 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 631.05 and 160.75 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 631.05 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/631.05 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 631.05 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 101,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,441.29/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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