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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.79 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.79 and 161.71 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.79 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.79 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.79 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 57,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049.67/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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