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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 631.53 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 631.53 and 160.89 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 631.53 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/631.53 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 631.53 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 101,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,606.86/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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