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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.39, 632.15 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.39, 632.15 and 161.38 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.39 : 632.15 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.39/632.15 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.39x = 632.15 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.39x = 102,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014.58/421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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