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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 632.48 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 632.48 and 161.76 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 632.48 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/632.48 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 632.48 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 102,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,309.96/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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