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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.24 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.24 and 161.25 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.24 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.24 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.24 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 52,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283.70/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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