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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 631.87 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 631.87 and 161.18 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 631.87 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/631.87 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 631.87 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 101,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,845.98/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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