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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 637.17 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 637.17 and 161.18 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 637.17 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/637.17 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 637.17 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 102,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,699.06/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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