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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 631.42 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 631.42 and 160.92 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 631.42 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/631.42 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 631.42 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 101,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,604.14/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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