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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 637.00 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 637.00 and 161.19 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 637.00 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/637.00 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 637.00 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 102,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,677.63/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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