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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 632.55 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 632.55 and 161.75 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 632.55 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/632.55 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 632.55 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 102,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314.96/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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