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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 632.82 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 632.82 and 161.99 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 632.82 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/632.82 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 632.82 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 102,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,507.35/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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