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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.80, 631.31 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.80, 631.31 and 160.79 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.80 : 631.31 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.80/631.31 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.80x = 631.31 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.80x = 101,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,504.37/420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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