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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.03, 631.53 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.03, 631.53 and 161.02 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.03 : 631.53 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.03/631.53 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.03x = 631.53 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.03x = 101,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,689.75/421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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