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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.06 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.06 and 161.72 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.06 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.06 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.06 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 56,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.14/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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