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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 631.57 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 631.57 and 161.08 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 631.57 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/631.57 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 631.57 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 101,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,733.30/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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