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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 631.12 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 631.12 and 160.85 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 631.12 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/631.12 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 631.12 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 101,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,511.69/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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