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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 631.94 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 631.94 and 161.19 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 631.94 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/631.94 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 631.94 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 101,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,861.60/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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