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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 631.36 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 631.36 and 160.98 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 631.36 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/631.36 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 631.36 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 101,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,636.33/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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