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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 631.29 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 631.29 and 160.97 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 631.29 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/631.29 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 631.29 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 101,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,620.33/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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