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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.81, 632.49 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.81, 632.49 and 161.62 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.81 : 632.49 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.81/632.49 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.81x = 632.49 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.81x = 102,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,223.03/421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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