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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.68 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.68 and 161.16 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.68 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.68 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.68 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 101,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,801.55/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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