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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 632.34 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 632.34 and 161.54 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 632.34 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/632.34 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 632.34 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 102,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,145.04/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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