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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 632.86 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 632.86 and 161.90 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 632.86 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/632.86 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 632.86 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 102,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459.75/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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