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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.03, 632.63 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.03, 632.63 and 161.95 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.03 : 632.63 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.03/632.63 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.03x = 632.63 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.03x = 102,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,453.53/422.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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