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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.77, 632.67 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.77, 632.67 and 161.85 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.77 : 632.67 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.77/632.67 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.77x = 632.67 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.77x = 102,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,397.64/421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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