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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.66 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.66 and 161.36 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.66 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.66 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.66 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 101,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,924.66/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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