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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 631.84 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 631.84 and 161.44 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 631.84 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/631.84 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 631.84 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 102,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,003.44/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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