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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 631.40 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 631.40 and 160.91 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 631.40 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/631.40 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 631.40 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 101,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,598.57/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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