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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.02, 632.89 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.02, 632.89 and 161.89 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.02 : 632.89 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.02/632.89 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.02x = 632.89 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.02x = 102,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,458.56/422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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