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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 631.40 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 631.40 and 161.03 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 631.40 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/631.40 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 631.40 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 101,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,670.38/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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