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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 632.41 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 632.41 and 161.39 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 632.41 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/632.41 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 632.41 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 102,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,066.74/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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