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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.48 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.48 and 161.15 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.48 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.48 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.48 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 101,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,763.00/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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