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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 631.95 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 631.95 and 161.52 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 631.95 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/631.95 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 631.95 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 102,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073.96/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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