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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.64 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.64 and 161.94 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.64 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.64 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.64 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 102,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449.72/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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