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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 631.36 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 631.36 and 160.88 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 631.36 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/631.36 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 631.36 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 101,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,573.20/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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